Leonard Hildenbrand
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Specialist with extensive experience at UPS, excelling in maintenance coordination and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational reliability and developing effective training programs. Strong problem-solving abilities and advanced communication skills drive continuous improvement in aviation safety and team performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Specialist/PFA
Part 145 Accountable Manager/Director of Training
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and enhancing operational reliability
- Developed and implemented pilot training programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and improving pilot readiness
Line Maintenance Supervisor
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Review and assign scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to AMT's
- Ensure the tools and materials required are in place to accomplish tasks
- Manage time and attendance, payroll, overtime, AMT schedules, Training to ensure an efficient operation
Fleet Reliability/ Mx Programs Supervisor
03.2008 - 05.2024
- Collaborates with internal and external groups to develop and implement fleet solutions
- Coordinate monthly Tech Review meetings with internal and external groups
- Develop and Implement MIB’s and Training when required
- Supervised Line Mx AMT’s in SDF 2DA and Weekend Operation
- Routinely present A300 Reliability Presentation to A300 FAM Classes
Critical Procurement Supervisor
06.2004 - 03.2008
- Coordinated the movement or purchase of aircraft materials to unscheduled out-of-service aircraft
Supplier Management Supervisor
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Provided oversight and communications to major suppliers. This involved auditing shop spec engineering orders, financial invoices and regulatory requirements
Fleet Reliability/Mx Programs Business Professional
UPS
06.1997 - 01.2001
- Reviewed multi-fleet Major Maintenance non-routines for addition to database
- Reviewed logpages for correct ATA code
Avionics Technician
Eagle Creek Aviation
04.1997 - 06.1997
- Accomplished avionic modification installs. Pitot-Static and transponder inspection and test to meet FAR requirements
A&P Mechanic
Mauna Kea Helicopters
06.1996 - 04.1997
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AS350-B and Hughes 500 helicopters and Cessna 337 Skymaster.
- Lead mechanic on 100 hour inspections
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Avionics Lin Mx Technician on Boeing 707’s.
- Reviewed and evaluated avionics from Flight Crew for assignment and repair
Education
Master of Aeronautical Science -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Technology
Purdue University
01.1996
970 hours of classroom study - electronics and avionics field
Community College of Air Force
Skills
- Technical training
- Maintenance coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management
- Operations oversight
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Time management
- Vendor relations
- Advanced communication
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License, 05/96
- Inspector Authorization (IA), 05/21
- NDT Certificate Level II, 05/95
- UPS Cat Qualified on all fleets, 05/16
- A300 Engine Run/Taxi, 05/23
Community
- Basketball Coach, Lafayette Youth Center, 10/95, 03/96
- Business Buddy, Bowen Elementary, 10/98, 05/99
- Instructor, Various JCPS Middle Schools, 10/98, 05/00, Taught JA Personal Finance Course
- Football/Basketball Coach, St Margaret Mary School, 08/03, 02/04
- Den Leader, Cub Scout, 08/13, 05/16
- Basketball Coach, DePaul, 09/16, 12/16
- Religion Teacher, Saint Frances of Rome, 08/15, 12/19
- Committee Member, Boy Scout Troop, 06/18, 12/19
- Lector, St Leonard/St Frances of Rome, 06/12, 06/20
Airline Training
- B767 FAM
- B767 AVICAT
- MD-11 FAM
- MD-11 AVICAT
- A300 FAM
- A300 ERT
Timeline
Aircraft Specialist/PFA
Part 145 Accountable Manager/Director of Training
01.2025 - Current
Line Maintenance Supervisor
05.2024 - 01.2025
Fleet Reliability/ Mx Programs Supervisor
03.2008 - 05.2024
Critical Procurement Supervisor
06.2004 - 03.2008
Supplier Management Supervisor
01.2001 - 06.2004
Fleet Reliability/Mx Programs Business Professional
UPS
06.1997 - 01.2001
Avionics Technician
Eagle Creek Aviation
04.1997 - 06.1997
A&P Mechanic
Mauna Kea Helicopters
06.1996 - 04.1997
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
01.1986 - 01.1990
Master of Aeronautical Science -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Technology
Purdue University
970 hours of classroom study - electronics and avionics field
Community College of Air Force